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8" Birthday Cake (single tier) - Food Cost

Two-layer 8" buttercream cake with decoration. Cottage food / home baker ingredient cost; typical retail $50-90.

Total cost
$11.86
Yields
1 each
Cost / serving
$11.86
Avg menu price
$65.00
FCP 18.2%

Ingredients (US average costs)

Ingredient Qty Cost / unit Line cost
Cake batter (flour, sugar, butter, eggs) 32.0 oz $0.12 / oz $3.84
Buttercream frosting 24.0 oz $0.18 / oz $4.32
Food coloring + decorations 1.0 each $2.50 / each $2.50
Cake board + box 1.0 each $1.20 / each $1.20

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